Performance and time stability of Ir/SiC X-ray mirror coatings for ATHENA

Authors :: O'Dell, Stephen L.
Pareschi, Giovanni
Svendsen, S.
Massahi, S.
Ferreira, D. D. M.
Christensen, F. E.
Jafari, A.
Henriksen, P. L.
Collon, M.
Landgraf, B.
Girou, D.
Krumrey, M.
Cibik, L.
Schubert, A.
Handick, E.
Shortt, B.
O'Dell, Stephen L.
Pareschi, Giovanni
Svendsen, S.
Massahi, S.
Ferreira, D. D. M.
Christensen, F. E.
Jafari, A.
Henriksen, P. L.
Collon, M.
Landgraf, B.
Girou, D.
Krumrey, M.
Cibik, L.
Schubert, A.
Handick, E.
Shortt, B.
Source :: Svendsen , S , Massahi , S , Ferreira , D D M , Christensen , F E , Jafari , A , Henriksen , P L , Collon , M , Landgraf , B , Girou , D , Krumrey , M , Cibik , L , Schubert , A , Handick , E & Shortt , B 2019 , Performance and time stability of Ir/SiC X-ray mirror coatings for ATHENA . in S L O'Dell & G Pareschi (eds) , Proceedings of SPIE 11119, Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy IX . vol. 11119 , SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering , Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering , pp. 107 - 116 , SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications 2019 , San Diego , California , United States , 11/08/2019 .
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: Excellent X-ray reflective mirror coatings are key in order to meet the performance requirements of the ATHENA telescope. The baseline coating design of ATHENA was initially formed by Ir/B4C but extensive studies have identified critical issues with the stability of the B4C top layer which shows strong evolution over time and appears incompatible with the industrialization processes required for the production of mirror modules. Motivated by the need for a compatible top layer material to improve the telescope performance at low energies and based on simulated performance, a SiC top layer has been selected as the best substitute to B4C. We report the latest development of Ir/SiC bilayer coatings optimized for ATHENA and the characterization of coating performance and stability.

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Database :: OAIster
Journal :: Svendsen , S , Massahi , S , Ferreira , D D M , Christensen , F E , Jafari , A , Henriksen , P L , Collon , M , Landgraf , B , Girou , D , Krumrey , M , Cibik , L , Schubert , A , Handick , E & Shortt , B 2019 , Performance and time stability of Ir/SiC X-ray mirror coatings for ATHENA . in S L O'Dell & G Pareschi (eds) , Proceedings of SPIE 11119, Optics for EUV, X-Ray, and Gamma-Ray Astronomy IX . vol. 11119 , SPIE - International Society for Optical Engineering , Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering , pp. 107 - 116 , SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications 2019 , San Diego , California , United States , 11/08/2019 .
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Publication Type :: Electronic Resource
Accession number :: edsoai.on1137573714
Document Type :: Electronic Resource